17-35 or 16-35

[Tommo1965]

I'm in the same sort of predicament, although I don't have any of the lenses but looking for one of these lenses to upgrade to for the D800.

I've only heard good things about the 16-35, but the f/4 doesn't cut it for me. And then I've read quite a few people saying that the edges of the 17-35 can be soft, especially wide open.

my 17-35 is soft wide open..but at the edges. centre and midframe its ok at F4 much better F5.6 is a better option ....I only use F2.8 if I have to...